Health Care Emergency Management: Principles and Practice

Name: Health Care Emergency Management: Principles and Practice
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ISBN: 9780763755133

ISBN-10: 0763755133

ISBN-13: 9780763755133

Edition: 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Michael J. Reilly, David S. Markenson

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Recent research underscores a serious lack of preparedness among hospitals nationwide and a dearth of credible educational programs and resources on hospital emergency preparedness. As the only text of its kind, Health Care Emergency Management specifically addresses hospital and health system preparedness in the face of a large scale disaster or other emergency. Through case studies, scenarios and practical examples, this text engages the reader in active learning. Each chapter includes learning objectives and end of chapter questions for content review. Administrators, emergency preparedness coordinators, or clinical staff who are charged with managing preparedness and emergency…

Book details

List price: $169.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 6/18/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 490
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



About the Authors


Contributors


Acknowledgments



Principles of Emergency Management for Healthcare Facilities



Introduction to Hospital and Healthcare Emergency Management




Healthcare Incident Management Systems




Improving Trauma System Preparedness for Disasters and Public Health Emergencies




Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance




Developing the Hospital Emergency Management Plan




Introduction to Exercise Design and Evaluation




Integration with Local and Community Resources




Hospital Workforce Issues



Education and Training




Ftunctional Roles of Hospital Workers in Disasters and Public Health Emergencies




Credentialing and Management of Volunteer Health Professionals




Hospital Operations During-Disasters and Public Health Emergencies



Quantitative Planning for Epidemic and Disaster Response: Logistics and Supply Chain Considerations




Risk Communication and Media Relations




Security and Physical infrastructure Protections




Hospital Decontamination and Worker Safety




Pharmaceutical Systems Management in Disasters




Laboratory Preparedness




Clinical Considerations



Principles of Disaster Triage




Managing an Infectious Disease Disaster: A Guide for Hospital Administrators




Special Topics



Vulnerable Populations and Public Health Disaster Preparedness




Altered Standards of Care in Disasters and Public Health Emergencies




Mass Fatality Management




Research in Emergency and Disaster Medicine



Appendix


Index